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Meaning of "pukka" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PUKKA

From Hindi pakkā firm, from Sanskrit pakva.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PUKKA

pukka  [ˈpʌkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PUKKA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pukka is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PUKKA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pukka

Pukka is a word of Hindi and Urdu origin, literally meaning "cooked, ripe" and figuratively "fully formed", "solid", "permanent", "for real" or "sure". In UK slang, it can mean "genuine" or simply "very good"; see also pukka sahib. It may also refer to: In business: ▪ Pukka Pies, a United Kingdom foods manufacturer ▪ Pukka Herbs, an Ayurvedic herbal remedies company ▪ Pukka Electric MiniBike, a small, battery-powered vehicle People: ▪ Erkki Pukka, Finnish 1960s ski jumper ▪ Mikko Pukka, Finnish ice hockey defenceman Other uses: ▪ Pukka or pucca, a category of Indian vernacular architecture ▪ Pukka, winner of the 1925 Hobart Cup, Tasmania's premier Thoroughbred horse race ▪ Pukka Orchestra a Canadian new wave band in the 1980s...

Definition of pukka in the English dictionary

The definition of pukka in the dictionary is properly or perfectly done, constructed, etc. Other definition of pukka is genuine.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PUKKA


bloodsucker
ˈblʌdˌsʌkə
bucker
ˈbʌkə
chukka
ˈtʃʌkə
cocksucker
ˈkɒkˌsʌkə
ducker
ˈdʌkə
felucca
fɛˈlʌkə
fucker
ˈfʌkə
humbucker
ˈhʌmˌbʌkə
motherfucker
ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə
mucker
ˈmʌkə
pucka
ˈpʌkə
pucker
ˈpʌkə
sapsucker
ˈsæpˌsʌkə
seersucker
ˈsɪəˌsʌkə
sucker
ˈsʌkə
trucker
ˈtrʌkə
tucker
ˈtʌkə
UCCA
ˈʌkə
unpucker
ʌnˈpʌkə
yucca
ˈjʌkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PUKKA

puissance
puissant
puissantly
puissaunce
puja
puka
pukatea
puke
pukeko
puker
puku
pul
pula
pulao
Pulau Pinang
pulchritude
pulchritudinous
Pulci
pule
puler

WORDS THAT END LIKE PUKKA

aka
Alaska
dukka
ekka
Hrvatska
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marka
markka
Mekka
Nebraska
Osaka
polka
Polska
quokka
ska
Sri Lanka
taka
tikka
vodka
yakka

Synonyms and antonyms of pukka in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PUKKA»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «pukka» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of pukka

Translation of «pukka» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PUKKA

Find out the translation of pukka to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pukka from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pukka» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

PUKKA
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pukka
570 millions of speakers

English

pukka
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पक्का
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

راقي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Pukka
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pukka
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খাঁটি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

snob
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pukka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

pukka
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

格付の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무게가 충분한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pukka
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đúng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கலப்படமற்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पक्का
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hakiki
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pukka
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

PUKKA
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Pukka
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Pukka
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pukka
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pukka
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pukka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pukka
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pukka

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PUKKA»

The term «pukka» is regularly used and occupies the 61.806 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PUKKA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pukka

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PUKKA»

Discover the use of pukka in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pukka and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pukka's Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs
A guide to canine care covers such topics as the comparative health of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, the benefits and consequences of common health care practices, and how to identify best pet foods.
Ted Kerasote, 2013
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Pukka Life
'A Pukka Life' is about living in a truly authentic way, guided by the wisdom of Ayurveda.
Sebastian Pole, 2011
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Pukka: The Pup After Merle
Told in Pukka’s charming voice and accompanied by more than 200 photos, Pukka: The Pup After Merle tells the story of how Ted found Pukka, recounting the early days of their bonding as they explore Kelly and the wider world.
Ted Kerasote, 2010
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The Queen's Hinglish: How to Speak Pukka
Takes a light-hearted look at 'Hinglish', a variety of English combined with elements of Southern Asian languages. This book features the best-loved and familiar terms, such as pukka and chuddies.
Baljinder K. Mahal, 2006
5
Memoir and brief notes relative to the Kutch state
Plentiful, from the Indus. r pukka wells, and kucha in abundance, river 3 m. off. r pukka wells, and numerous kucha, and a nulla. Excellent from wells, and a tank. 3 pukka wells, and springs. Abundant Plentiful, and forage procurable. 30 shops  ...
Stanley Napier Raikes, R. Hughes Thomas, Bombay (Presidency), 1855
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Pukka Electric Minibike
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Pukka Electric Mini-bike is a small, battery-powered, two-wheeled electric vehicle formerly manufactured by Pukka USA, LLC.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
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Pukka Blue
For every child who has ever had a special animal in their lives, young and old. Watch and listen as Pukka Blue makes every day a little more special.
Peggy Kirk, 2014
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British Pies: Mince Pie, Apple Pie, Pasty, Game Pie, Pukka ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Books Llc, Source: Wikipedia, 2010
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Empire-building and Empire-builders: Twelve Studies
The essays re-interpret the work of imperial heroes, eminent historians, and fictional heroines, and illustrate the variety of techniques used by British empire-builders and the explanations they gave to account for their sometimes infamous
Edward Ingram, 2013
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Demographic Research, Volume 17
5. Towards. a. 'Pukka'. anthropological. demography. of. Europe. Recently, researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Napolitano and Jones (2006), discussed interdisciplinary research in social/ cultural ...
‎2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PUKKA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pukka is used in the context of the following news items.
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Golf: Pukka headwear is a Findlay creation
PUKKA account manager Jason Hanna shows off some of the company's products at the company's Findlay headquarters. A player in the golf apparel business ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
2
There's nothing pukka about Jamie's Food Revolution
Serial crusader and mockney cookbook flogger Jamie Oliver is back – and this time he's got together with his celeb mates to launch a revolution. Will the ... «Spiked, May 15»
3
3 Pukka-Priced Stocks For Your 2015 ISA: Standard Chartered PLC …
3 Pukka-Priced Stocks For Your 2015 ISA: Standard Chartered PLC, British American Tobacco plc & Babcock International Group PLC. Photo: Tomkasing. «The Motley Fool UK, Mar 15»
4
How to make garam masala-braised beef short ribs from Pukka …
Here's what they grind into the garam masala at Pukka, a modern Indian restaurant on St. Clair Ave. W. in Hillcrest Village: cinnamon bark, bay leaves, star anise ... «Toronto Star, Mar 15»
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'There's a right pukka service running on all London Undergrounds …
'There's a right pukka service running on all London Undergrounds', says EastEnders star. EastEnders star Danny Dyer is voicing the Tube announcements at ... «ITV News, Feb 15»
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Not So Pukka: Jamie Oliver's Website Hacked And Malware Is On …
A warning for all gourmands and Jamie Oliver fans: the Naked Chef's website, which boasts an average of 10 million visits a month, has been compromised. «Forbes, Feb 15»
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Pukka Pies sees profit rise by a fifth
The Syston company's turnover also increased from £40.3 million to £43.9 million in the year to May 26, 2014, according to documents recently submitted to ... «Leicester Mercury, Jan 15»
8
Skegness mum selected for national Pukka Pie taste challenge
Sarah Pearce, 37, has become one of just 100 proud 'Pukka Supper Pie-oneers' from across the UK to be selected for the exclusive taste test hosted by the UK's ... «Skegness Standard, Jan 15»
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Jamie Oliver's original pukka pad up for sale: The house where the …
This three-bedroom property in Clerkenwell, now on the market at £3 million, comes with its own little piece of gastronomic history. It's where Jamie Oliver first ... «Daily Mail, Aug 14»
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MOS DIARY: A chukka's not pukka without the Princes: The Audi …
One of the biggest dates in the polo calendar – The Audi Challenge – has been called off because Princes William and Harry can't find any time to play. «Daily Mail, Apr 14»

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